High-paying Dubai jobs attract skilled expats as summer hiring stays active across sectors
By AFP
Dubai: The UAE job market is evolving in 2025, with strong demand for skilled professionals in construction, banking, and tech, while jobseekers are increasingly focused on roles that offer growth and purpose.
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As we enter H2, hiring has slowed due to corporate tax pressures and global uncertainties. While sectors like transport and logistics show promise, overall job openings remain limited with tough competition and stagnant salaries. AI and automation are reshaping roles, leading many companies to delay major hiring decisions until Q4 2025 after corporate tax filings clarify plans for 2026.
Summer hiring and govt jobs for expats
Contrary to myths, summer hiring continues, sometimes increasing despite interview delays. UAE government jobs remain attractive for expats due to stability and benefits, with Dubai actively recruiting qualified candidates. The official portal dubaicareers.ae lists multiple vacancies, some offering salaries up to Dh50,000 per month.
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In summary, demand is steady but hiring cautious, with government roles attracting expats and Dubai promoting diverse high-paying opportunities.
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Here are 10 Dubai government jobs currently open for expats across multiple sectors.
➜ Policy Advisor: Public Sector Assets & Properties Management:
Manage accounting and compliance for Dubai government assets.
Salary: Dh30,001–40,000
Education: Bachelor’s
Posted: 26/06/2025
➜ Senior Speech Therapist (Primary Healthcare)
Assess and rehabilitate patients, manage complex cases, supervise staff.
Salary: Dh10,001–20,000
Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s
Posted: 26/06/2025
➜ Clinical Psychologist
Provide psychological services, supervise juniors, consult multidisciplinary teams.
Education: Doctorate
Posted: 26/06/2025
➜ Chief Senior Engineer – Urban Planning Affairs
Lead Dubai Urban Plan 2040 implementation, advise on legislation, support budgets.
Education: Bachelor’s
Experience: 11 years
Posted: 16/06/2025
➜ Chief Specialist – Statistics & Data Analysis
Support transport modeling with advanced traffic engineering and analytics.
Education: Master’s
Experience: 9 years
Posted: 13/06/2025
➜ Social Policy and Research Executive
Conduct social studies, draft policies, analyze data, coordinate with partners.
Salary: Dh10,001–20,000
Education: Bachelor’s
Posted: 12/06/2025
➜ Chief Specialist – Contracts & Agreements
Draft and review RTA legislation, contracts, manage legal disputes, ensure compliance.
Education: Bachelor’s
Posted: 10/06/2025
➜ Senior Financial Consultant
Improve government budgeting and financial planning, advise on fiscal policies.
Salary: Dh40,001–50,000
Education: Bachelor’s
Posted: 10/06/2025
➜ Chief Specialist – Procurement and Storage Policies
Enhance purchasing and warehousing policies, benchmark best practices, evaluate suppliers.
Salary: Dh20,001–30,000
Education: Bachelor’s
Posted: 10/06/2025
➜ Audit Manager – Aviation & Transportation Audit
Prepare and execute audit plans, provide data-driven insights, support strategy development.
Education: Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred)
Experience: 7-10 years
Posted: 29/05/2025
These roles offer a range of opportunities across government and public sectors, with priority given to UAE nationals and competitive salaries reflecting experience and qualifications.
